Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Parker Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 15 min of walking

  2. Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 105 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  6. Lyme Highest Point 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  8. Fiala Farm Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  9. Chapman Pond 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 61 min of walking